Average Monthly Sunshine in Maripasoula

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maripasoula, French Guiana. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Maripasoula varies. It peaks at 259 hours in October and drops to 140 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2272 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Maripasoula. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Maripasoula’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Maripasoula enjoys an average of 2272 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

May, Maripasoula’s wettest month, receives 31 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Maripasoula Precipitation page.